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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date—
(1) Charts of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible;
(2) “U.S. Coast Pilot” or similar publication;
(3) Coast Guard light list;
(4) Tide tables; and
(5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a river authority.
(b) As an alternative, you may substitute extracts or copies from the publications in paragraph (a) of this section. This information must be applicable to the area transited.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.26.03–4 Charts and nautical publications - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-26-03-4/
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